Howard County Clerks maintain public records for a county or local government in Maryland. In some states, Clerks play a role in carrying out public elections, working in connection with Boards of Elections and the Maryland State election commissions. Clerks can process Howard County voter registration applications and verify whether an individual is eligible to vote, and they maintain up-to-date lists of registered voters. Howard County Clerks may also provide online information about how to register to vote or where to vote. Citizens may also be able to register to vote at a Clerk's Office.

Howard County The primary responsibility of the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, is to grant Maryland driver's licenses and identification cards to MD residents, but the DMV also plays an important role in Howard County voter registration. Citizens who want to register to vote in Howard County can do so at the DMV, which will transfer the information, such as full name and address, to the local Howard County Board of Elections or Howard County Clerk's Office. This can be an easy way to register to vote while applying for a license or renewing a license. The DMV may also be known as a Howard County DOL, or Howard County Department of Licensing.

Howard County Boards of Elections are responsible for carrying out public elections, and one of their duties is to process Howard County voter registration applications submitted by citizens in Maryland. A Board of Elections certifies eligible voters in their particular jurisdiction and maintains an up-to-date list of registered voters in Howard County. They also verify voter information and may contact registered voters to keep Howard County voter list information current. Boards of Elections are usually operated at the county or local level, and may be known as a Board of Registrars.